We are looking for a Research Engineer in Quantum Optimization with a strong background in Operations Research and experience in Quantum Computing to strengthen our team.
Develop and scale quantum optimization use cases on Pasqal quantum processors: improve and extend existing use cases ; identify, evaluate, and develop new ones, with a focus on combinatorial optimization.
Work hardware-aware: investigate realistic implementations on neutral-atom hardware (analog and digital paradigms), including parameter constraints, noisy emulations, and practical limitations (e.g., addressability, shot-rate).
Define blueprints for quantum utility experiments and collaborate closely with R&D hardware teams to bring them to fruition.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, R&D, academic and industrial partners, and clients) throughout all phases of projects, ensuring alignment on technical scope, success criteria, and deliverables.
About you
With a PhD in Combinatorial Optimization, Quantum Computing or in a related field and at least 3 years of experience after PhD, you have most of the following assets:
Strong background in combinatorial optimization: familiar with classical problems, linear programming, constrained programming, heuristics, metaheuristics, complexity theory, graph theory
R&D mindset: ability to explore, prototype, benchmark, and iterate on new approaches. Write clear technical reports and contribute to scientific publications
EU project experience: monitoring and answering European calls for proposals, proposal writing, consortium work
Knowledge about quantum computing, with interest in neutral-atom-based analog approaches. Experience in quantum optimization.
What we offer
Contract type: Permanent contract based in Europe
A dynamic and close-knit international team
A key role in a fast-growing start-up
Time allocated for training and attending conferences and meetups
Process de recrutement
A 30-minute interview with our talent acquisition team
A conversation with Wesley, the hiring manager
A technical assessment
Meet the team in the office
Job offer!
Pasqal est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail diversifié et inclusif, car l'inclusion et la diversité sont essentielles à la réalisation de notre mission. Nous encourageons les candidatures de tous les candidats qualifiés, quels que soient leur sexe, leur race, leur origine ethnique, leur âge, leur religion ou leur orientation sexuelle
